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title: "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dd1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Task Force Boards Consultancy Support

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dd1

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## Summary

Transport for the North, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Task Force Boards Consultancy Support". This opportunity, situated in Manchester and primarily within the transport services industry (excluding waste transport), involves providing consultancy support to new Task Force Boards across the North of England. The procurement is via an open competition process with a submission deadline on 16 June 2025, and an enquiry period concluding on 6 June 2025. The contract oversees a budget of up to GBP 120,000 gross, with the initial contract period starting 13 July 2025 and potentially extending to 31 March 2026, or even until 31 March 2027 if renewed.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms experienced in transport services and infrastructure projects. Suitable contenders would be small to medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in providing strategic advice and independent leadership within the rail services sector. The contract's requirements favour firms with a demonstrated understanding of decarbonisation strategies, technical capabilities in railway operations, and robust presentation skills, given the emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria. This opportunity represents an excellent prospect for businesses seeking to expand their presence in public transport consultancy and engage in pivotal infrastructure planning across Northern England.

## Notice

TfN is seeking consultancy support to provide an independent chair and technical support to service up to three new Task Force Boards being established across the North of England to bring together decisions on train services and infrastructure investment into a single forum with a regional focus. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./78M5873X98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A optional 1 year extension has been built into the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024868-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98
  To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/78M5873X98

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./78M5873X98
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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